Researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Coendou vossi, or Voss’ porcupine. A Coendou vossi, or Voss’ porcupine.

On Colón Island, Panama, a new species of shrimp was discovered under dying mangrove roots. Known as Trichocallia delicatula, this “beautiful hairy ghost shrimp” is characterized by its translucent ...

Published Feb. 13 | Read More | In the forests of central Colombia, researchers identified a new species of porcupine named Coendou vossi. This “completely spiny” mammal was distinguished by ...

Researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Coendou vossi, or Voss’ porcupine. A Coendou vossi, or Voss’ porcupine. Photo from Omar Daniel Leon Alvarado (Rutgers, The State ...